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Effect of Dietary Zinc on the Absorption of Orally Administered Zn65

Journal Article · · Health Physics

An attempt to modify the absorption of oral Zn65 in rats was made by the addition of natural zinc acetate to the diet of male Sprague-Dawley rats. After the rats were maintained on a zinc-supplemented diet for 4 weeks, an oral dose of Zn65Cl was administered to the rats. The retention of Zn65 was determined by whole-body assay techniques. Differences in per cent Zn65 retained were attributed to differences in the zinc acetate level in the diet. Data from 1 human subject suggest that intestinal absorption may be decreased by increasing dietary zinc levels.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-017417
OSTI ID:
4789612
Journal Information:
Health Physics, Journal Name: Health Physics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 8; ISSN 0017-9078
Publisher:
Health Physics Society
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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